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Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl harbor was bad because it resulted in a significant loss of life and entered the United States into WWII. -
U.S Declaration of War
The U.S declaring war was good because of its unifying effect and necessary response but it led to bad consequences. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was good because the U.S victory severely crippled the Japanese Navy's ability to do further harm to the U.S. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was ugly because of the significant amount of deaths on both sides. Sources describe it as a horrific, brutal battle. -
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was good because it opened a new front against the Axis powers in North Africa ultimately contributing to the Allied victory. -
D-Day
D-Day was bad because the invasion involved horrific losses of life and faced significant challenges. -
Liberation of Paris
The Liberation of Paris was good because it marked a significant Allied victory, liberating the city from Nazi occupation and symbolizing the beginning of the end for the Nazi regime in Western Europe. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was ugly because the battle resulted in extremely high casualties on both sides and represented a significant drain on German resources, ultimately contributing to their defeat. -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was bad because of broken promises by Stalin regarding free and fair elections in Eastern Europe. -
Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were ugly because of the immense loss of civilian life and the horrific suffering.